The CannaVan research team is studying the potential risks and/or benefits of ingesting the kinds of high-potency cannabis products // Photo CU Change Lab

The CannaVan is simply a Dodge Sprinter that’s been modified to include a phlebotomy and assessment station. It’s a setup that allows researchers to legally collect blood samples within the van and lets participants complete self-report assessments and physiological, behavioural and cognitive measures.

The research team, led by Dr. Cinnamon Bidwell, is studying the potential risks and/or benefits of ingesting the kinds of high-potency cannabis products that are common in legal dispensaries in Colorado